Toyota is recalling approximately 16,679 of its 2021 RAV4 Prime Plug-In Hybrid vehicles because the hybrid system may suddenly shut down and cause the vehicle to stall. This issue occurs specifically in cold weather when the vehicle is being driven in Electric Vehicle (EV) Mode and the driver rapidly presses the accelerator to speed up. Owners can take their vehicle to a Toyota dealer to receive a free software update for the hybrid engine control unit.
The engine control software can cause the hybrid system to shut down during rapid acceleration in cold conditions, leading to an immediate loss of power. A sudden engine stall while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Free HEV ECU software update
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: NHTSA Notice · Raw API Response